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"Cucumber" in Spanish: pepino
el pepino
Cucumber is el pepino (peh-PEE-noh), a masculine noun. Salads use pepino fresco. In Mexico, agua de pepino is a common agua fresca.
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How to pronounce pepino
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peh-PEE-noh
/peˈpi.no/
Three syllables: peh-PEE-noh. Stress PEE in pepino. Not pepper.
"Cucumber" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el pepino | cucumber Default word. | Default word. |
| el pepino fresco | fresh cucumber Salads and snacks. | Salads and snacks. |
| la ensalada de pepino | cucumber salad Side dishes. | Side dishes. |
| el agua de pepino | cucumber water / agua fresca Popular in Mexico. | Popular in Mexico. |
How to use pepino in real life
- 1Making a salad
Agrega pepino a la ensalada.
Add cucumber to the salad.
Pepino without an article is fine in recipes.
- 2At the market
¿Cuánto cuestan los pepinos?
How much are the cucumbers?
Plural pepinos for several at the stall.
- 3Ordering a drink
Un agua de pepino, por favor.
A cucumber agua fresca, please.
Agua de pepino is a classic Mexican cooler.
Mistakes English speakers make with pepino
Incorrect: La pepino está fresco.
Correct: El pepino está fresco.
Pepino is masculine. Use el and fresco.
Incorrect: Quiero cucumber en la ensalada.
Correct: Quiero pepino en la ensalada.
Say pepino, not English cucumber.
Good to know
Good to knowStreet snacks in Mexico often pair pepino with chile, lime, and salt. Aguas frescas include agua de pepino. Spain uses pepino for cucumber too.
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¿Llevamos pepino a la ensalada?
Shall we add cucumber to the salad?
You
Sí. Un pepino grande es suficiente.
Yes. One large cucumber is enough.
ChatPal
¿Con limón?
With lime?
You
Sí, y un poco de sal.
Yes, and a little salt.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cucumber" in Spanish
Is pepino masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el pepino, unos pepinos. Adjectives often end in -o: fresco.
How do I say cucumber water?
Agua de pepino. In Mexico it is a common cooler.
Does pepino ever mean something rude?
In some slang yes. Food talk keeps pepino literal.
How do I ask for cucumber slices?
Rebanadas de pepino, or pepino en rodajas.
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